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April 11, 2019

Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

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Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are made with simple ingredients but have a bold flavor. 

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I was craving chicken salad but not a basic chicken salad. I’ve always liked Thai flavors so that’s why I created this chicken salad. And since everyone seems to be on a low-carb diet these days lettuce wraps seemed to make more sense than a tortilla. These wraps are so intensely flavored but the ingredients are very simple. The dressing for this chicken salad is mayo, chili garlic sauce, a little lime juice, ground ginger, sugar and salt.  It hits the four elements of Thai food – spicy, sour, salty and sweet. 

close up of thai chicken salad lettuce wraps

What is the best chicken for chicken salad?

I prefer to use white meat chicken breast for my chicken salad. It’s a personal preference but chicken salad seems like a lighter option for a meal (despite the mayonnaise) so I prefer chicken breasts. Ideally I like to poach my chicken at home. It has a fresh, clean flavor to it – making it a blank canvas to add lots of bold flavor. You can also purchase a rotisserie chicken from the store to make chicken salad if you are shorter on time.

holding a lettuce wrap in my hand

Watch how to poach chicken breasts:

Tips for Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps:

  • This salad can be made ahead and stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • I like these containers for storing salads like this.
  • Look for Boston, Bibb or Butter lettuce for these wraps.
  • This is the brand of chili garlic sauce that I use.

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Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Thai Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps are made with simple ingredients but have a bold flavor. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 335kcal
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts cooked and chopped or shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots I buy shredded carrots and then chop them fine
  • 1/2 cup red pepper finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup unsalted cashews finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • Boston, Bibb or Butter lettuce leaves

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together the cooked chicken, carrots, red pepper, green onions and cashews.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chili garlic sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt and ginger.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken salad and stir well to combine.
  • Serve the chicken salad wrapped in lettuce leaves.
  • The salad can be stored in an air-tight container for up to three days.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal

More Chicken and Thai Recipes:

  • How to Poach Chicken Breasts
  • Cashew Chicken Salad
  • One Pot Thai Pasta
  • Thai Chicken Soup
 

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  1. Luci's Morsels says

    April 13, 2019 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    Ooh! I love the idea of adding Thai flavors into a traditional chicken salad!! And something about thai food screams lettuce wraps over tortillas to me as well, so this is perfect!!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 13, 2019 at 12:00 pm

      It really livens up a plain old chicken salad. I hope you try them. Thanks Luci!

      Reply
  2. Jacqueline Debono says

    April 13, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    Wow Thai flavoured chicken salad, yes please! This I have to try! Looks and sounds so yummy!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 13, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      It’s a must try 🙂

      Reply
  3. Adrianne says

    April 13, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    Yes!! This recipe is right up my alley. I love that it is light, fresh and tasty. I think lunches like these are excellent as you get the protein without all of the heavy carbs etc. Cheers for sharing!!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 13, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply
  4. Neha says

    April 13, 2019 at 1:53 pm

    5 stars
    This salad recipe sounds amazing! Loving the idea of poaching chicken and with all the spices you have aaded, I can almost taste it already, yum!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 13, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      Thank you so much Neha!

      Reply
  5. cheflolaskitchen says

    April 13, 2019 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    oh yess! I’ve been a fan of Thai flavorings as well, Surely trying this one out!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 13, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      Happy to hear it!

      Reply
  6. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

    April 14, 2019 at 4:22 am

    5 stars
    So delicious and packed full of flavour! These wraps are such a hit in my household!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      April 14, 2019 at 8:06 am

      Thank you so much Alexandra!

      Reply

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